Boko Haram releases video of kidnapped girls

The BBC reports that Boko Haram recently released a video that shows about 100 kidnapped girls. The leader of the group mentioned that he won't let the schoolgirls go until all members of the group have been released from the prison.

Media reports note that three of the missing girls spoke during the video and leader Abubakar Shekau said that they all have converted to Islam.

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has said that that he is positive about the outcome of the search.